Please complete the Focus Burlington Budget survey linked at the bottom of this post. The annual, City of Burlington, Food for Feedback event is back. Visit Central Park on September 13th, 2025 from 12 – 4 p.m. to participate. Through a Freedom of Information request, we learned that the city paid $47,657.37 for food at … Continue reading Opinion – Food For Feedback
Opinion – Is respect a two-way street?
Every year in August, the City of Burlington mails us a copy of the “City Talk” magazine. The magazine contains sixteen pages of “News from your municipal government”. Page 14 shows us the “Budget Projections as of July 15, 2025”. This paragraph accompanies the chart. When I read this statement, I walk away thinking that … Continue reading Opinion – Is respect a two-way street?
Community Gardens in Burlington
Gardening has been shown to improve the mental health and wellness of gardeners. Many Burlington residents, especially those in high-rise buildings, don't have access to a garden. The City of Burlington manages 231 community garden plots. Eight plots are assigned to food security organizations, leaving 223 for residents. Each plot rents for $65 (plus tax) … Continue reading Community Gardens in Burlington
2026 Budget Survey
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One Community, One Voice For Smart Growth and A Green Future
Read Doreen Sebben's LinkedIn post on development in Millcroft. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/one-community-voice-smart-growth-green-future-doreen-sebben-mwqlc
Please don’t turn our neighborhood streets into parking for congested and poorly planned developments.
Submission by Residents of Havendale Blvd., Belgrave Crt., and Winchester Blvd.toThe Committee of the WholeRegarding PWS-10-25 Citywide On-Street Residential Parking PermitsCity of BurlingtonDated February 28, 2025 Respectfully submitted to the Members of the Committee of the Whole. Thank you for this opportunity to provide input on such short notice on an issue of vital concern … Continue reading Please don’t turn our neighborhood streets into parking for congested and poorly planned developments.
Burlington Ward Map / Councillor Contacts
Use this map to find your current councillor based on where you live. All councillors represent all residents. If your councillor is too busy to talk to you, contact another one. For the 2026 election use the new Ward Boundary map available here: https://www.burlington.ca/en/council-and-city-administration/resources/Council/Find-Your-Councillor-Ward/MainMap_Election2026_Disclaimer_24032026.pdf If you have a question or issue with a City service, … Continue reading Burlington Ward Map / Councillor Contacts
How to speak at a council meeting
This is an overview of how to delegate/speak at a council meeting. This post was written on May 3, 2024, and was accurate at that time. The city may change their policies overtime and it is best to check the city website for new information before planning on delegating. https://www.burlington.ca/en/council-and-city-administration/speak-at-a-meeting.aspx#What-is-a-delegation You can delegate in person … Continue reading How to speak at a council meeting
Contact City Staff
Through email to city@burlington.ca On the phone at 905-335-7777 In person at 426 Brant Street on the main floor of City Hall Service Burlington is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except for Statutory Holidays and other City closures Recreation customer service is also available: By email at liveandplay@burlington.ca By phone at 905-335-7738, from 8:30 … Continue reading Contact City Staff
How to calculate Burlington’s property tax increases.
Renters, homeowners, and businesses located in Burlington pay property taxes. If you rent your landlord pays property taxes by giving part of your rent to the city. The city and Mayor Meed Ward insist on using the term "impact" or "overall" when talking about tax increases. Usually, when you see information about tax increases from … Continue reading How to calculate Burlington’s property tax increases.